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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.87, 1,572.20 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.87, 1,572.20 and 354.88 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.87 : 1,572.20 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.87/1,572.20 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.87x = 1,572.20 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.87x = 557,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,942.34/1,048.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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